In an interview with former colleague and sparring partner Ryan Seacrest on his radio show, executive producer and judge Simon Cowell revealed his hopes for judge Demi Lovato. "Nothing is official but I liked having Demi on the show. She's fun to work with," Cowell said. "I think we'd be crazy not to have her back."

The news must come as a sigh of relief for Lovato, 20, while the reality singing competition show undergoes another round of musical chairs. Original judge L.A. Reid announced he was leaving shortly before the Season 2 finale. Britney Spears then confirmed she was departing after one season in January. Most recently, reports claimed Khloe Kardashian Odomhad been axed, but that her co-host Mario Lopez would be coming back for Season 3.

Lovato joined The X Factor in Season 2 just as she was enjoying her biggest radio hit yet with "Give Your Heart a Break." However, Lovato was the only judge not to have an artist advance to the Season 2 finale. Reid's team member, Tate Stevens, was crowned the winner.